Chapter 239 – Gone On Her

• “My very lackluster current plan,” Ben continues on a sigh, lifting his eyes to mine, “is to study really hard.”
• I burst out laughing at this, shaking my head, because he sounds like me in this moment – diving into homework like it’s going to save the world.
• Ben grins, sensing the direction of my thoughts, but carries on. “I want to become an Atalaxian ambassador fast – a real one. One that your father sends over to Atalaxia as part of a mission. I mean, I want to help end the war, but also being there could…I don’t know, give me a chance to talk to Elias. To learn what he wants and needs, figure out…more of a plan.”